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United Nations must never be held hostage by any power: Envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Paris stressed that the UN must never be held hostage by any power in order so as to maintain the peaceful interests of the nations of the world freely, effectively, and strongly.
2020-10-24 17:49
UK says its commitment to JCPOA remains resolute

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, underlined that his country will remain committed to the JCPOA, while the European parties to the deal have not taken any effective measure to preserve it.
2020-10-21 20:00
Iran's mission in EU:

Iran not to join arms race in West Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Mission in the European Union (EU) emphasized that Iran does intend to join the arms race in West Asia which is a region full of American “beautiful weapons”.
2020-10-21 11:44
'Preserving JCPOA strategic to EU security'

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday that preserving Iran nuclear deal (JCPAO) is strategic to EU security.
2020-10-07 20:00
EU seeking to maintain diplomatic channels with Iran open

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that he is working with his European and international partners to ensure that diplomatic channels with Iran remain open.
2020-10-07 19:00
Europe's pushback of migrants 'shameful': UN refugee chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The UN refugee chief on Monday lambasted countries that close their doors to desperate migrants and Europe's "shameful" refusal to allow migrants stranded at sea to disembark quickly.
2020-10-05 21:28
EU, US considering closing embassies in Iraq: Al-Kadhimi

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi prime minister announced on Wed. that authorities of the European Union and the United States are considering shutting down their embassies in Baghdad.
2020-09-30 13:30
Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The following are Iran’s developments in the past 24 hours.
2020-09-30 08:20
Envoy:

EU using UNHRC as tool to intervene in countries' affairs

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva criticized that some European countries have turned the Human Rights Council into an arena to intervene domestic affairs of developing countries.
2020-09-26 11:05
Khatibzadeh to EU:

Any interference in Iran's internal affairs 'unacceptable'

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has slammed the European Union’s unacceptable move to issue a joint statement against Iran at the Human Rights Council.
2020-09-26 08:37
Borrell:

Sanctions lifting commitments under JCPOA continue to apply

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has dismissed the US struggles to use a snapback mechanism against Iran, saying that all sanctions lifting commitments under the JCPOA continue to apply.
2020-09-20 13:54
EU claims it has complied with its JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – the representative of the European Union claimed that the EU has complied with its JCPOA commitments and is concerned over the increase in Iran’s uranium stockpile.
2020-09-15 23:15
European Council President emphasizes preserving JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasized preserving and implementing JCPOA and the significance of relations between Iran and the EU.
2020-09-12 17:01
Iran lambastes US, EU for sheltering MEK terrorists

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – In a tweet on Sunday, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs named the US and the EU a shelter for Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorists despite their crimes.
2020-08-30 11:38
EU trusts impartial, independent role of IAEA

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Helga Schmid reacted to the joint statement issued by Iran and IAEA on Wednesday.
2020-08-26 22:29
US letter to reinstate Iran’s sanction not official statement

TEHRAN, Aug, 26 (MNA) – Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said that US letter to reinstate Iran’s sanctions is not considered an official statement.
2020-08-26 11:30
Josep Borrell:

US not entitled to use snapback mechanism against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – In reaction to the US attempt to use snapback mechanism against Iran, European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell issued a statement, saying that Washington is not able activate the mechanism.
2020-08-21 15:45
Trump’s policies created gap between US, Europe: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that policies by the Trump administration have led to the creation of a gap between America and Europe.
2020-08-18 10:41
Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The following are the latest developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran in the last 24 hours.
2020-08-17 09:06
US not entitled to use snapback mechanism on JCPOA: EU

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The European Union announced that the United States is not entitled to force the reimposition of international sanctions on Iran via the so-called “snapback” mechanism stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal.
2020-08-16 18:45
Zarif says US determines EU's trade partners not Union itself

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Criticizing the EU's dependency on the US, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that this is the United States Department of the Treasury that determines EU's trade partners, not Europe itself.
2020-08-12 14:42
EU concerned over killing of bin Nayef

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The largest faction of the European Parliament has expressed concern over the possible assassination of former Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef in prison.
2020-07-29 11:00
UN spox underlines respecting safety of civilian air travel

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – During a noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, on Friday, the official underscored the significance of respecting the safety of civilian air travel.
2020-07-25 13:45
EU says next JCPOA meeting as soon as possible

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy says the next meeting of the Joint Commission on Iran’s nuclear deal (JCPOA) will be scheduled as soon as travel conditions allow.
2020-07-18 09:50
JCPOA partners united to preserve deal: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov in a Saturday tweet noted that the JCPOA will survive for its parties are united to preserve it.
2020-07-16 16:00
Borrell says he is determined to preserve JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – In a statement issued on the fifth anniversary of the Iran Deal, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that he is determined to do everything possible to preserve the agreement.
2020-07-14 13:33
Europe has learned no lessons from Srebrenica Genocide

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Despite all tragedy, tears, European politicians have learned no lessons from Srebrenica Genocide, says Turkish president.
2020-07-12 01:42
Russia opposes launch of JCPOA's 'dispute resolution'

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat said that the launch of dispute resolution mechanism in JCPOA is not a good idea.
2020-07-06 15:44
EU distancing from US, approaching China: CNN

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – According to an American media outlet, Europe considers boosting strategic and economic relations with China as a way to gain more independence from the US.
2020-07-06 10:10
EU foreign policy chief responds to Zarif’s letter

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has responded to a letter by Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif regarding the EU3’s non-compliance with JCPOA.
2020-07-04 11:00